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Ebmeyer Family History

Ebmeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Meyer, Neumeyer, Homeyer, De Meyer, Bleyer, Beyer, Breyer, Newmeyer

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Where is the Ebmeyer family from?

You can see how Ebmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ebmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ebmeyer family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebmeyer's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ebmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ebmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ebmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ebmeyer. 60% of Ebmeyer men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Ebmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Ebmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 119 immigration records available for the last name Ebmeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Ebmeyer. For the veterans among your Ebmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ebmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ebmeyer in 1963 was 52, and 16 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ebmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ebmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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